Many admired Hardy. Every investment he made seemed like a stroke of genius. In just three short years, he had become one of the core families of a major consortium. It was truly impressive.
Others took several generations to achieve what he did in just a few years.
Acquiring shares of Bank of America and entering the core of the California consortium was very important to Hardy. It signified that his status within the consortium had further elevated, allowing him to access more resources. Of course, he was also obligated to lead the consortium's enterprises to generate more profit.
President Johnson's speech event in San Francisco was a great success, with the scene still grand. HD Economic Company dispatched several celebrities to support the event, attracting a crowd of over a hundred thousand people.
Marilyn Monroe was also among the performers.
